Tesla Model S and Model X receive performance gains

Tesla Model S and Model X receive performance gains

Tesla has introduced several performance upgrades to the Model S and Model X, which come courtesy of new software and hardware rollouts. According to Electrek, only new vehicles being built today will receive the enhancements, and not previously-built vehicles.

For the Model S, the base version Model S 75 and the dual-motor Model S 75D will now accelerate from zero to 96 km/h (60 mph) much quicker than before. The former now does so in just 4.3 seconds (down from 5.5 seconds), while the Model S 75D accomplishes the feat in 4.2 seconds (down from 5.2 seconds).

The Model S 100D also sees a slight improvement in the sprint, setting a new time of 4.1 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds quicker than before.

Tesla Model S and Model X receive performance gains

Moving on, the dual-motor-only Model X also sees a significant improvement in terms of performance. The Model X 75D completes the zero to 96 km/h dash in 4.9 seconds (down from 6.0 seconds), and the Model X 100D will do the same in just 4.7 seconds (down from 5.2 seconds).

The all-electric SUV also gets a new seven-seat configuration, where the second- and third-row seats can be folded flat. The new seat configuration will be a US$3,000 option, and joins the still-available.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Dr. Khalidd on Jul 03, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Considering Tesla. How to buy 1 in Malaysia ?

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    • Buy 1 in trumpland.
      Ship to Ingland for RHD conversion.
      Stay for 1 year.
      Apply AP and pay the fee.
      Ship back here to collect dust cuz charging station only in putrajaya.

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      • Dr kunta fake story teller on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        Many other choices, get a bmw phev car that is much cheaper. Or its ev car that launching end of the year

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  • John Doe on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    “The all-electric SUV also gets a new seven-seat configuration, where the second- and third-row seats can be folded flat. The new seat configuration will be a US$3,000 option, and joins the still-available.”

    The still available what?

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  • itsok2be on Jul 03, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    Meaning that those who were tricked into buying early in 2017 by the fake “free charging for life” scam are even more screwed as the value of their pre enhancement cars plummets further on the resale market. Loyalty with Tesla is a one way street.

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